Are you an artist that creates original works of art for a living? Do you sell reproductions of your creation? If so, then you should consult with a Chicago copyright attorney to understand the basics of copyright law and how it can protect your business.
All artists, whether sculptors, musicians, photographers, or painters, have common law copyright protection upon the creation of their art. However, to adequately protect those rights, artists should take the relatively simple step to register their works with the United States Copyright Office.
Registration with the copyright office gives artists the chance to file suit in federal court and seek statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringement.
Revision Legal’s copyright and intellectual property attorneys have substantial experience in registering and protecting copyright rights. Our attorneys, located in Southwestern Michigan, provide Chicago-land clients the advice they need and the price they want.
If you require a Chicago copyright attorney, contact our attorneys today by completing the to the left or by calling 855-473-8474.
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In a new ruling, a California federal judge has declared the entirety of California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (“CAADCA”) to be unconstitutional. Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.99.28 et seq. See media report here and the Opinion here. The case is Netchoice, LLC. v. Bonta, Case No. 22-cv-08861-BLF (US N.Dist. Cal, March 13, 2025). The CAADCA […]
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